Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So I turned my mind to understand, to investigate and to search out wisdom and the scheme of things and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the madness of folly. New Living Translation I searched everywhere, determined to find wisdom and to understand the reason for things. I was determined to prove to myself that wickedness is stupid and that foolishness is madness. English Standard Version I turned my heart to know and to search out and to seek wisdom and the scheme of things, and to know the wickedness of folly and the foolishness that is madness. Berean Standard Bible I directed my mind to understand, to explore, to search out wisdom and explanations, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the folly of madness. King James Bible I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason of things, and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness and madness: New King James Version I applied my heart to know, To search and seek out wisdom and the reason of things, To know the wickedness of folly, Even of foolishness and madness. New American Standard Bible I directed my mind to know and to investigate, and to seek wisdom and an explanation, and to know the evil of foolishness and the foolishness of insanity. NASB 1995 I directed my mind to know, to investigate and to seek wisdom and an explanation, and to know the evil of folly and the foolishness of madness. NASB 1977 I directed my mind to know, to investigate, and to seek wisdom and an explanation, and to know the evil of folly and the foolishness of madness. Legacy Standard Bible I turned my heart to know, to explore, and to seek wisdom and an explanation, and to know the wickedness of foolishness and the simpleminded folly of madness. Amplified Bible I turned around and directed my heart to know, to investigate and to seek [skillful and godly] wisdom and the reason for things, and to know that wickedness is folly and that foolishness is madness [leading to stupidity and recklessness]. Christian Standard Bible I turned my thoughts to know, explore, and examine wisdom and an explanation for things, and to know that wickedness is stupidity and folly is madness. Holman Christian Standard Bible I turned my thoughts to know, explore, and seek wisdom and an explanation for things, and to know that wickedness is stupidity and folly is madness. American Standard Version I turned about, and my heart was set to know and to search out, and to seek wisdom and the reason of things, and to know that wickedness is folly, and that foolishness is madness. Contemporary English Version So I decided to learn everything I could and become wise enough to discover what life is all about. At the same time, I wanted to understand why it's stupid and senseless to be an evil fool. English Revised Version I turned about, and my heart was set to know and to search out, and to seek wisdom and the reason of things, and to know that wickedness is folly, and that foolishness is madness: GOD'S WORD® Translation I turned my attention to study, to explore, and to seek out wisdom and the reason for things. I learned that wickedness is stupid and foolishness is madness. Good News Translation But I devoted myself to knowledge and study; I was determined to find wisdom and the answers to my questions, and to learn how wicked and foolish stupidity is. International Standard Version I committed myself to understand, to learn, to search for wisdom and explanations, and to understand both the evil that is foolishness and the stupidity that is delusion. Majority Standard Bible I directed my mind to understand, to explore, to search out wisdom and explanations, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the folly of madness. NET Bible I tried to understand, examine, and comprehend the role of wisdom in the scheme of things, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the insanity of folly. New Heart English Bible I turned around, and my heart sought to know and to search out, and to seek wisdom and the scheme of things, and to know that wickedness is stupidity, and that foolishness is madness. Webster's Bible Translation I applied my heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason of things, and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness and madness: World English Bible I turned around, and my heart sought to know and to search out, and to seek wisdom and the scheme of things, and to know that wickedness is stupidity, and that foolishness is madness. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI have turned around, also my heart, to know and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and reason, and to know the wrong of folly, and the madness of foolishness. Young's Literal Translation I have turned round, also my heart, to know and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and reason, and to know the wrong of folly, and of foolishness the madness. Smith's Literal Translation I went round about, I and my heart, to know, and to examine, and to search out wisdom and understanding, and to know the injustice of folly, and the folly of wickedness: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI have surveyed all things with my mind, to know, and consider, and seek out wisdom and reason: and to know the wickedness of the fool, and the error of the imprudent: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I turned my heart toward knowledge; I sought and pursued wisdom and its design, and I recognized that wickedness is foolishness and folly is madness. New Revised Standard Version I turned my mind to know and to search out and to seek wisdom and the sum of things, and to know that wickedness is folly and that foolishness is madness. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI went around and applied my heart to know and to visit and to search for wisdom and reason and to know the wickedness of the fool, even folly and transgression. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I and my heart have traveled about to know and to perform and to seek wisdom and calculation and to know the wickedness of the fool and foolishness and crime OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I turned about, and applied my heart to know and to search out, and to seek wisdom and the reason of things, and to know wickedness to be folly, and foolishness to be madness; Brenton Septuagint Translation I and my heart went round about to know, and to examine, and to seek wisdom, and the account of things, and to know the folly and trouble and madness of the ungodly man. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Limits of Human Wisdom…24What exists is out of reach and very deep. Who can fathom it? 25I directed my mind to understand, to explore, to search out wisdom and explanations, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the folly of madness. 26And I find more bitter than death the woman who is a snare, whose heart is a net, and whose hands are chains. The man who pleases God escapes her, but the sinner is ensnared.… Cross References Proverbs 2:4-5 if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, / then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 8:17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me. Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out. Proverbs 14:6 A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. Job 28:12-28 But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell? / No man can know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living. / The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’ ... Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 15:14 A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. Proverbs 24:3-4 By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established; / through knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure. 1 Corinthians 1:20-25 Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? / For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. / Jews demand signs and Greeks search for wisdom, ... James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Colossians 2:2-3 that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, / in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Romans 11:33 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! 1 Corinthians 3:18-20 Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. / For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” / And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.” Treasury of Scripture I applied my heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason of things, and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness and madness: I applied mine heart Ecclesiastes 1:13-17 And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith… Ecclesiastes 2:1-3,12,20 I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity… the reason Ecclesiastes 7:27 Behold, this have I found, saith the preacher, counting one by one, to find out the account: Ecclesiastes 2:15 Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so it happeneth even to me; and why was I then more wise? Then I said in my heart, that this also is vanity. Ecclesiastes 3:16,17 And moreover I saw under the sun the place of judgment, that wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there… know Ecclesiastes 9:3 This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead. Ecclesiastes 10:13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. Genesis 34:7 And the sons of Jacob came out of the field when they heard it: and the men were grieved, and they were very wroth, because he had wrought folly in Israel in lying with Jacob's daughter; which thing ought not to be done. Jump to Previous Applied Directed Discovery Evil Explanation Folly Foolish Foolishness Heart Investigate Madness Mind One's Reason Round Scheme Search Searching Seek Sin Sought Sum Turned Understand Wickedness Wisdom WrongJump to Next Applied Directed Discovery Evil Explanation Folly Foolish Foolishness Heart Investigate Madness Mind One's Reason Round Scheme Search Searching Seek Sin Sought Sum Turned Understand Wickedness Wisdom WrongEcclesiastes 7 1. remedies against vanity are, a good name2. mortification 7. patience 11. wisdom 23. The difficulty of wisdom I turned my heart The phrase "I turned my heart" suggests a deliberate and intentional action. In Hebrew, the heart (לֵב, lev) is often seen as the center of thought and will, not just emotion. This indicates a conscious decision by the author, traditionally Solomon, to redirect his inner focus. In a spiritual context, this turning of the heart can be seen as a call to repentance or a shift towards seeking divine truth, emphasizing the importance of intentionality in the pursuit of wisdom. to know and to search out and seek wisdom and the scheme of things and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the madness of folly Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Iאֲנִ֤י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I directed סַבּ֨וֹתִֽי (sab·bō·w·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5437: To turn about, go around, surround my mind וְלִבִּי֙ (wə·lib·bî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre to understand, לָדַ֣עַת (lā·ḏa·‘aṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3045: To know to explore, וְלָת֔וּר (wə·lā·ṯūr) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8446: To meander, about, for, trade, reconnoitring to search out וּבַקֵּ֥שׁ (ū·ḇaq·qêš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after wisdom חָכְמָ֖ה (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom and explanations, וְחֶשְׁבּ֑וֹן (wə·ḥeš·bō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2808: Contrivance, intelligence and to understand וְלָדַ֙עַת֙ (wə·lā·ḏa·‘aṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1847: Knowledge the stupidity כֶּ֔סֶל (ke·sel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3689: Fatness, the loin, the viscera, silliness, trust of wickedness רֶ֣שַׁע (re·ša‘) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7562: Wickedness and the folly וְהַסִּכְל֖וּת (wə·has·siḵ·lūṯ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5531: Silliness of madness. הוֹלֵלֽוֹת׃ (hō·w·lê·lō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1947: Madness Links Ecclesiastes 7:25 NIVEcclesiastes 7:25 NLT Ecclesiastes 7:25 ESV Ecclesiastes 7:25 NASB Ecclesiastes 7:25 KJV Ecclesiastes 7:25 BibleApps.com Ecclesiastes 7:25 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 7:25 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 7:25 French Bible Ecclesiastes 7:25 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Ecclesiastes 7:25 I turned around and my heart sought (Ecclesiast. 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